Arlington School & Family Magazine January 2015

Tailgate Arlington Wild Wild West – A Wild Success! Hundreds of people packed the Arlington Museum of Art on Sept. 20 to support the AISD Education Foundation. More than $100,000 was raised to benefit the Foundation from the 4th annual Tailgate Arlington Wild Wild West - a country, western-themed fun-filled event. The fun included a barbecue dinner prepared by Kelly Curnutt, Cowboy entertainment, a photo booth, The Claw filled with goodies from The Highlands, silent and live auctions, and entertainment from the Bailey Junior High Theater Arts Department. A special thank you to all sponsors, including: • Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott • Medical Center of Arlington • Dan Dipert Family Fund • 3 Di Sign + Design • Affiliated Bank • AISD Board of Directors • Arlington Convention & Visitor’s Bureau • Joy & Chad Bates • Doreen & Joe Bruner • Anna & Justin Chapa • Shalyn & Al Clark • ClearChannel Communications • Mary Tom & Kelly Curnutt • Linda & Dan Dipert • Dan Dipert Coaches • Frost Bank • J. Hutcherson • Laura & Jimmy Jones • LBL Architects • Greg McCarthy • Reliable Paving • Six Flags Over Texas • Southside Bank • Southwest Bank • Star-Telegram • Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital • Texas Trust Credit Union • Wade Funeral Home • Karen & Jeff Williams • Worthington Bank Also, special thanks to our event co-chairs, Karen & Jeff Williams, and the Tailgate Arlington Committee comprised of Michael Jarrett, Chad Bates, Mary Tom Curnutt, Kelly Curnutt , Karol-Ann Mozjesik, Leanne Rand, Ann Morris, Doreen Bruner, Kay King, Beth Owens, Tom McCarty, Charlotte Demby, Lorie White, Scott Slover, Lori Lane, Linda Dipert, Grace Ann Durden, Sharn Barbarin, Barbara Nash, Diane Patrick. Justin Chapa, Clay Kelley, David Wilbanks and Laura Jones.Thank you to all who made this event a WILD SUCCESS! † A Note from the Foundation Director The AISD Education Foundation is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. For two decades, we have provided more than $1.2 million in funds for extraordinary educational opportunities for our teachers and students. As the new executive director of the Foundation, I think we can build on that solid foundation of support and expand our resources to our students, teachers and staff within the Arlington ISD. A strong and viable Education Foundation is a tremendous boost to our public schools within the Arlington ISD. Not only does your solid private support of our schools benefit our students and teachers, but your contributions of time, talent and treasure are a long-term investment in our community and our quality of life. As the third largest city in the Metroplex and the 11th largest school district in Texas, the challenges are daunting. However, I feel confident by pulling together we can meet those challenges with the outstanding and faithful support of our citizens. Sincerely, Brian A. White Executive Director Arlington ISD Education Foundation January 2015 - Arlington School & Family 35

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